"Typhoid Mary" Mallon quarantined for final time - March 27, 1915
On this day in 1915, domestic cook Mary Mallon was quarantined for the second, and final, time on North Brother Island for being a typhoid carrier. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Maalis 20197min
"The Gerry-mander" was born - March 26, 1812
On this day in 1812, a headline in the Boston Gazette read "The Gerry-mander", accompanied by a satirical illustration of the district that Massachusetts governor Elbridge Gerry lived in. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Maalis 20195min
Triangle Shirtwaist Fire - March 25, 1911
On this day in 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory caught fire, and more than 100 workers died. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Maalis 20197min
1921 Women's Olympiad began - March 24, 1921
Today, Anney Reese from the podcasts Stuff Mom Never Told You and Savor joins me to talk about the 1921 Women's Olympiad. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Maalis 201914min
Henry "Box" Brown mailed himself to freedom - March 23, 1849
On this day in 1849, an enslaved man named Henry Brown packed himself up in a box and was shipped to Pennsylvania, a free state. Listen to the Stuff You Missed in History Class episode on Henry Brown here: https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/the-life-and-magic-of-henry-box-brown.htm Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Maalis 20197min
Yuan Shikai abdicated - March 22, 1916
On this day in 1916, Chinese emperor Yuan Shikai abdicated the throne and announced he would resume his presidency. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Maalis 20197min
Alcatraz closed - March 21, 1963
On this day in 1963, the maximum-security prison Alcatraz closed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Maalis 20195min
Fred Rogers was born - March 20, 1928
On this day in 1928, Fred Rogers of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" fame was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Maalis 20197min
